Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
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- Joaquin Niemann led throughout LIV Golf New York, closing with a two-under 69 to finish at 16-under and win by three strokes over American Harold Varner III (-13)
- Niemann met US President Donald Trump after the round, extending his record for LIV individual wins to nine at age 27
- Lee Westwood of England and Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent shared third place at nine-under, seven strokes off the pace
- Jon Rahm closed with a 76 to finish tied for 41st but clinched his third consecutive LIV season title with an unassailable 219-point lead over Bryson DeChambeau
- Rahm's 2025 season includes two wins (Hong Kong and Mexico) and four runner-up finishes across 12 starts, compared to last year's title run without a single victory
- The LIV season concludes with the team championship in Michigan from 27-30 August, with Indianapolis hosting the final individual event in two weeks
Why it matters: Rahm's third straight season title without even contending this week underscores his consistency edge, while Niemann's ninth LIV win at 27 cements his status as the tour's most prolific individual winner. With the season-ending team championship set for late August, both players head into the finale with distinct legacies to defend.
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